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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 13, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
- 7:02 P.M. -
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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 172
(Roll no. 530).
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:30 a.m. on July 14, 2009.
- 6:36 P.M. -
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Mr. Hastings (FL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
- H. Res. 635:
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expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives
for the service of M. Pope Barrow, Jr.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to without objection.
- 6:03 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 635.
Considered by unanimous consent.
Mr. Dingell asked unanimous consent to consider as
introduced.
- 6:02 P.M. -
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES - Pursuant to section 521 of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1970 (2 U.S.C. 282), the Speaker
appointed Sandra L. Strokoff as Legislative Counsel of the
U.S. House of Representatives to succeed M. Pope Barrow.
The House received a communication from M. Pope Barrow
wherein he resigns as the Legislative Counsel effective
today.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of July 13.
- 2:20 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
- 2:18 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
- 2:04 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
- 2:03 P.M. -
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Mr. Obey filed a report from the Committee on
Appropriations on
H.R. 3183.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S.
House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that
she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate
on July 13, 2009, at 9:14 a.m. stating that that body passed
H.R. 2892
with an amendment, insisted on its amendment,
requested a conference with the House and appointed
conferees.
- 2:02 P.M. -
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Boozman
to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant
to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
- 2:00 P.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of July 13.
- 12:40 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
today.
- 12:32 P.M. -
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour
Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will
recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative
business.
- 12:31 P.M. -
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act
as Speaker pro tempore for today.
- 12:30 P.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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